By joining us as a Chemotherapy Nurse, you will not only be delivering high-quality care, but you will also be the face of Sciensus with increased job satisfaction, by giving holistic one-to-one care within the patients' own home.
You will be part of an ambitious team, empowering each patient by offering personalised support. While based in Guildford, you will travel throughout a regional area, delivering specialist treatment and making a real difference in people's lives every day.
Main duties of the job
You will administer a range of haematological and solid tumour chemotherapy treatments, as defined in the patient's care plan while sustaining professional standards. Be an ambassador for delivering patient-focused care, offering quality nursing that is tailored to the patients' needs. All clinical data will be documented, and adverse drug events reported via the correct protocol. Long-lasting relationships will be built with patients, carers, and stakeholders to aid and support treatment and recovery. Up-to-date knowledge is maintained and demonstrated, ensuring any gaps in clinical competency are addressed, whilst staying compliant with all business policies and procedures.
A full UK driving licence is essential as regional travel will be required to visit patients at home.
What do we offer our people?
We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. In addition to the salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* NMC fees paid for
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Contribution-based pension scheme
* Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
* Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* Annual company event
* Yearly pay reviews
About us
Sciensus is a life sciences business specialising in patient access, engagement, and insight solutions. We provide healthcare to patients with long-term conditions, rare diseases, and cancer. For 30 years, we have supported patients to access the life-changing treatment they need, in the comfort and convenience of their own homes across the UK and Europe. Today, we combine our clinical experience from over 70 million patient interactions with the latest technology to help over 200,000 patients a year make the most of their medicine.
So, using unparalleled insights, we connect with people powerfully and personally, focusing on their unique needs, empowering them to achieve their goals, and supporting them every step of the way.
Sciensus is a place that values difference and promotes respect. We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
We actively promote equality for all, welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and select interviewees based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Sciensus takes equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our colleagues seriously, which could include flexible working. We also support any reasonable adjustments required. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a part of Sciensus.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse
Reports To: Clinical Services Manager
Scope: UK
Department: Clinical
Job Family: Clinical Services
Grade: Sciensus 6 AON 5 WTW P3-12
Our Mission
To give patients control of their health through knowledge, choice, convenience, and connection.
Your Role Purpose
To work in conjunction with assigned designated hospitals/centres to deliver patient education and support to patients receiving oncology therapies. To educate and deliver on other IV therapies as required. To deliver services in a customer-focused, patient-centric manner that optimises therapeutic benefit, maximises adherence to treatment, and provides a positive patient experience, whilst complying with relevant quality and contractual requirements.
Our Values
* Undertake a clinical assessment of patients' needs.
* Conduct training interactions to ensure patients and/or carers are able to safely self-medicate relevant oncology medications e.g. oral tablets. This will include making patients aware of the service, how to administer medication, how to store it, highlighting side effects, and what to do or who to contact should they arise.
* Provide ongoing support to patients through a combination of support programmes to include telephone, clinic-based, and home visits as per product and client protocols.
* Assess patients' home environment to ensure it is suitable for home IV oncology treatment, including ensuring the environment is safe and secure, has working means of communication e.g. telephone, and will be a safe environment for nurses to work.
* Complete line care for all IV oncology patients, ensuring lines are clean and clear.
* Change dressings and provide advice on caring for lines to patients and caregivers.
* Administer all IV oncology medications for all patients undergoing IV cancer treatment.
* Check blood results and make decisions on whether critical levels are within safe parameters to continue with treatment. Liaise with referring consultants on any concerns around treatment or if the patient is too unwell to receive medication.
* Complete blood transfusions with patients or arrange for a suitably qualified nurse to visit the patient to deliver transfusions.
Our Regulatory Responsibilities
* Adhere to (CQC/ GDP/NMC/GPHC / ICO) standards relevant to the role.
* Chair/Attend all relevant committees aligned to the remit of the role.
* Be aware of all responsibilities relating to Infection Prevention and Control.
Your Skills and Knowledge
* RGN part 1 NMC Register.
* Chemotherapy delivery qualification.
* Experience in administering oncology medication, either in a hospital or community environment.
* Experience of undertaking clinical assessments and administering sub-cutaneous injections.
* Experience in the care of IV devices and administration of IV therapies.
* Clinical skills required include clinical assessment, administering I.V. injections, administering chemotherapy, cannulation, and phlebotomy skills.
* Strong understanding of therapies relevant to service offering, including NHS knowledge relating to the management of patients with treated conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified in administering Cytotoxic drugs.
* Cannulate and have experience undertaking clinical assessments.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£38,480 to £42,640 a year Plus a company car or car allowance £4,887.50
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